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How to Interview Like a Boss
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Management of Community-Acquired Pneumonia in Adults
Here is an overview of the key Issues for hospital pharmacists.
Key Questions Surround Biosimilars, Generics in Specialty Pharmacy
Important considerations for pharmacists to concerning the switch from a brand name biologic to a new biosimilar.
Telemedicine, School-Based Medication Therapy Can Improve Asthma Outcomes
Children with asthma who receive a combination of telemedicine support and school-based medication therapy may be less likely to need an asthma-related emergency room or hospital visit.
Multiple Sclerosis Immunotherapy Clinical Trial Expands to United States
An investigational immunotherapy for multiple sclerosis targets Epstein-Barr virus.
Oncolytic Virus Elevates Breast Cancer Immunotherapy Efficacy
The Maraba virus combined with an immune checkpoint inhibitor increased triple-negative breast cancer survival in mice.
Injectable Contraceptive May Increase HIV Risk
Certain hormonal forms of birth control could place women at a higher risk of contracting HIV.
NCPA and Other Health Care Groups Join Together to Support DIR Fee Reforms
More than 115 health care organizations have teamed up to urge the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to take action on retroactive direct and indirect renumeration (DIR) fees.
Advocacy Groups Join Together Against DIR Fees
Health care organizations show support for proposed Medicare Part D rules that require direct and indirect remuneration fees to be included at the point-of-sale.
Limited Exposure to Air Pollution Linked to Premature Death
Slight increases in fine particulate air pollution may increase mortality rates among elderly Americans.
Trending News Today: Kentucky Approved for Medicaid Work Requirement
Top news of the day from across the health care landscape.
Trending News Today: Patient Advocacy Groups Call on Legislators to Restrict Step Therapy
Strategies to Reduce In Utero Transmission of Hepatitis C Virus
Thus far there is no intervention that clearly reduces the risk of HCV infection from a mother to her child.
Treat-and-Extend Lucentis Regimen Shows Similar Efficacy to Monthly Ranibizumab in AMD
Patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration showed similar levels of improved visual acuity from ranibizumab, but with fewer injections.
CDC: Flu Season at Peak, Epidemic Levels
This year’s influenza season has reached epidemic levels, according to a recent CDC briefing on current US flu activity.
Opioid Labeling Changes Highlights AJPB Week in Review
Top articles of the week from The American Journal of Pharmacy Benefits.
Along with Sunscreen, Pharmacists Can Recommend a New Sensor to Help Patients Avoid Sun Overexposure
Aside from sunscreen, what other tools could pharmacists recommend for patients to limit their sun exposure?
The Aflac Duck and Chemotherapy: How One Company Is Creating a Companion to Help Children with Cancer
Chemotherapy is difficult, and in children even more so. Sproutel has teamed up with Aflac to create a companion robot to help children undergo chemotherapy easier.
The Power of One: How Partnering Can Enhance Your Independent Brand
Nivolumab Earns FDA Approval as Adjuvant Therapy for Melanoma Based on Checkmate-238 Trial
Based on the outcomes of Checkmate-238, the Food and Drug Administration approved nivolumab as adjuvant therapy for the treatment of melanoma.
FDA Approves First Drug for BRCA-Mutated Breast Cancer
Olaparib (Lynparza) is indicated to treat HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer with BRCA mutations.
Stem Cell Transplant Improves Severe Scleroderma Survival
Myeloablative autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplant may provide long-term benefits for patients with scleroderma.
Hepatitis C and the Criminal Justice System: How Decision Support Tools Can Help
A high concentration of Americans with hepatitis C virus are incarcerated.
Pharmacy Week in Review: January 12, 2018
A look at the top stories in the world of pharmacy from last week.
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FDA Revises Opioid Labeling to Restrict Pediatric Use
Cough and cold medicines containing codeine and hydrocodone are no longer indicated for use in pediatric patients.
Trending News Today: Advocacy Group Asks for More Time Before Medicaid Work Requirement Enacted
Trending News Today: House to Discuss CHIP Reauthorization Next Week
National Pharmacist Day Highlights SPT Week in Review
Top news of the week from Specialty Pharmacy Times.
Diabetes Can Increase Risk of Pregnancy Complications
Greater risk of stillbirths, emergency Caesarean sections, and infant mortality found to be associated with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes.